An exciting opportunity with Cutler and Gross has arisen for a switched-on Trade Marketing with a minimum of three years previous experience. If successful, you will be expected to deliver and manage the trade marketing requirements across our wholesale, e-commerce and retail channels, as well as be the primary trade marketing contact for our license collaborations with Paul Smith and Kingsman.

You will already be a meticulous Trade Marketing native who can effectively prioritise projects and provide solutions to opportunities. You will constantly be building relationships and fulfilling to deliver channel requirements. You must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple work streams and happy to work as part of a small knit team.

Key Responsibilities of the Trade Marketing Manager

• Manage and deliver ad-hoc agent & distributors requests for the wholesale markets in line with brand guidelines
• Collaborate closely with the relevant suppliers and license brands for seasonal assets fulfilling the date deadlines as set in the company critical path
• Liaise with Sales, E-commerce and Retail teams for the timely delivery of high-quality seasonal collateral (i.e.: POS) and assets (i.e.: line sheets, catalogues and look books) prior to the start of the season and for trade show dates
• Fulfil the operational and systematic needs for seasonal collateral with Finance and the Warehouse teams
• Communication with wholesale and retail business of image expiration dates and collateral
• Regular updates and management of all B2B wholesale portals
• Management of the seasonal collateral requirements of Cutler and Gross’ international trade/trunk show calendar and support of agent’s localised shows and their local PR support
• Work closely with the Creative and Content Designer to deliver window campaigns and instore visuals/communications for Cutler and Gross retail stores
• Manage trade advertising calendar and deliverables
• Development of B2B brand products for trade shows
• Working with Sales and Creative and Content Designer on the development of a regular B2B trade channel communication update
• To strengthen the liaison and working relationship with our license partner brands, ensuring the marketing needs of the company are leveraged, prioritised and met according to the company critical path
• Daily liaison with relevant key internal stakeholders, including our retail teams, as well as our wider B2B network and the marketing teams of our partner suppliers such as Essilor 
• Work closely with the Global Head of Marketing & PR to adhere to trade marketing deliverables in line with the overall Marketing & PR strategy, working to budgets and timelines.

Skills required:

• Experienced in trade marketing and management of partner brands. Previous experience working in eyewear would be a bonus
• Ideas driven with the ability to present suggestions with creative flair and confidence
• Brilliant verbal, written communication and collaborative skills
• Firm but assertive nature with negotiating timelines and deliverables on behalf of the business
• Extremely well-organised, methodical and efficient
• A positive, pro-active attitude
• Confident and calm under pressure with the ability to multitask across several projects at any given time
• Meticulous attention to detail and committed to delivery of outstanding service
• A strong relationship with all key business stakeholders.
• Dynamic, innovative and lateral thinking skills

In addition:

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and strong work ethic
• Ability to perform duties independently
• Ability to influence at all levels
• Passion for your profession

Note: To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with this job.

Department: Marketing & PR
Reports To: Global Head of Marketing & PR
Location: 16 - 18 Propeller Park, 400 NCR Business Centre, London, NW10 0AB
Term: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £35K+ (based on experience)

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